Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $18,000 to organizations working in areas including animal rescue and service-dog training.
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc gave $18K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Kentucky. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,385
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $144,468
- +29.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3000 Glenview Park Way, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (832) 444-1688
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Can Do Canines ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Kentucky received 47% of grant dollars, followed by Minnesota and Michigan at 17% each, and Florida and Tennessee at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Can Do Canines New Hope, MN | Service Dog Training | $2,000 |
| Primate Rescue Center Nicholasville, KY | Animal Rescue | $2,000 |
| Second Chances Wildlife Center Mt Washington, KY | Animal Rescue | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Animal Rescue | $2,000 |
| Paws With A Cause Wayland, MI | Animal Rescue | $1,500 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, FL | Service Dog Training | $1,500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary Hohenwald, TN | Animal Rescue | $1,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester, MI | Service Dog Training | $1,500 |
| Wildcat Sanctuary Sandstone, MN | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Oldham County LaGrange, KY | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,468 | $51,454 | $18,442 | $18,000 | 13 | $18,000 | $13,778 |
| 2024 | $111,456 | $38,332 | $12,410 | $12,000 | 13 | $12,000 | $3,048 |
| 2023 | $85,534 | $37,406 | $7,871 | $7,500 | 13 | $7,500 | $1,834 |
| 2022 | $55,999 | $37,346 | $6,815 | $6,500 | 10 | $6,500 | $448 |
| 2021 | $25,468 | $28,157 | $11,815 | $11,500 | 14 | $11,500 | $1 |
| 2020 | $9,409 | $-29 | $10,815 | $10,500 | 13 | — | $161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for animal-rescue organizations and organizations that train or partner people with service dogs. For example, Primate Rescue Center describes its mission as alleviating the suffering of primates, while Second Chances Wildlife Center says it fosters compassion and environmental stewardship through education and rehabilitation. Can Do Canines says it transforms people’s lives through partnerships with specially trained dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $18,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable awards included $2,000 each to Can Do Canines, Primate Rescue Center, Second Chances Wildlife Center, and Kentucky Humane Society; and $1,500 each to Paws With A Cause, Southeastern Guide Dogs, The Elephant Sanctuary, and Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Earl E Shelp PHD as President/TR; Jeff Grey, Howard Rosenberg, and Jo Mansell as directors; and Jena Blythe as secretary.
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Earl E Shelp PhD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Earl E Shelp PhD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jo Mansell
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeff Grey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jena Blythe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David L Owen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Wayne Hundley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Vicki Runnion (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc gave $18K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 13 grants.
What is Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,385, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (17%) and Michigan (17%).
Does Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (10 grants) and "Service Dog Training" (3 grants).
Who are Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Can Do Canines ($2,000), Primate Rescue Center ($2,000) and Second Chances Wildlife Center ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc reported $144K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51K.
What does Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for animal-rescue organizations and organizations that train or partner people with service dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1880032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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